Source: Julian Thompson

Vitality Blast women T20 – league two, match 1

Middlesex W v Sussex Sharks W (match 1, league two ‘double-header’) at Lord’s (St John’s Wood, North London) on Thursday, 29 May 2025 Middlesex women launched their Vitality Blast women T20 with a resounding win, with eight wickets in hand. To mark the ‘landmark occasion’ for the home crowd, former Middlesex women’s skipper Naomi Dattani

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Vitality Blast women T20 – league two, match 2

Middlesex women v Glamorgan women  (match 2, league two ‘double-header’) at the Merchant Taylors’ School, Northwood (Middx) on Sunday 1 June 2025 Middlesex women bagged two wins from two following a low-scoring thriller in which neither side scored 100. ‘Commentator’s curse’ struck during Glamorgan women’s innings, when three batters known to be ‘in decent form’

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Vitality Blast women T20 – league two, match 3

Northamptonshire Steelbacks women vs Leicestershire Foxes women (match 3, league two ‘double-header’) at Northampton County Ground (Wantage Road) on Sunday, 1 June 2025 Steelbacks women won by a narrow margin of eight runs, following a closely-contested Midlands derby, on their home ground. Both teams played ‘almost identical innings’ until mid-way. Thereafter, both teams struggled to

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Source: ICC

ICC reveals Player of the Month nominees for May

Men’s shortlist comprises Brendon McMullen of Scotland, Milind Kumar of the USA and Muhammad Waseem of the UAE Women’s shortlist features Hayley Matthews of the West Indies, Chloe Tryon of South Africa and Jemimah Rodrigues of India. The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the shortlists for the Player of the Month awards for May,

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Vitality Blast women T20 – league two, match 4

Sussex Sharks W vs Glos W (match 4, league two ‘double-header’) at Brighton & Hove, The 1st Central County Ground, Hove on Sunday, 1 June 2025 Sharks women open their account with a ‘convincing’ first win. Commentators lauded Sharks who ‘batted, bowled and fielded well.’ Had a couple of ‘half-chance’ catches been held and two

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Source: Julian Thompson

Vitality Blast women – league one, match 4

Bears vs Durham Cricket women (match 4 league one ‘double-header’) at Birmingham, Edgbaston Stadium on Saturday, 31 May 2025 (15h00) History unfolded as Australian International Laura Harris broke Sophie Devine’s (NZ) long-standing record ‘fastest fifty’ that had stood for ten years. Beyond mid-way (on 72/1) Bears new signing Laura Harris took four overs to score

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Source: MCC

Young Female Broadcaster of the Year competition returns

Following the success of its inaugural year, MCC, Sky Sports and leading cricket charity Take Her Lead have announced the return of the Young Female Broadcaster of the Year competition. This year’s competition continues the mission to increase opportunities for young women aspiring to build a career in sports broadcasting, while uncovering and supporting the

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Source: ECB

Birmingham to take centre stage

As ICC Women’s T20 World Cup kicks off at Edgbaston Cricket’s global spotlight will fall on Birmingham next summer as Edgbaston hosts the opening match of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026. England Women will kick off the tournament at the heart of the country on 12 June 2026. The countdown is now on!

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Source: Julian Thompson

Vitality Blast women – league one, match 3

The Blaze vs Bears women – (match 3  league one ‘double-header’) –  on 30 May 2025; at Nottingham, Trent Bridge on Friday 30 May 2025 Both teams first match became a closely-contested Midlands derby. Bears posted a ‘competitive’ score with Charis Pavely made top-score 46 (from 34 balls) and Katie George scoring 37. Blaze skipper Kirstie Gordon

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